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Job description
Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Experience:
• 18 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• 2 years of Medical Surgical Float Pool experience with 1 month within the last 12 months.
• Experience with Epic is required.
Requirements:
• Candidates must have a Wisconsin license or compact license (required for submission).
• This role may require floating to additional units and locations
• Local & travel allowed.
• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Anyone who worked as Staff at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone who worked as Part-Time at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone who worked as Per Diem at a facility in this program in the last 12 months cannot be submitted.
• Anyone currently working at a facility in this program cannot be submitted.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience: Required skills include chest tubes, stable tracheostomy management, IV skills, port and central line care, Foley insertion and care, feeding tubes, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. Knowledge of CPAP, BiPAP, and Airvo is required; respiratory therapy manages the equipment. Required drip-titration skills include Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, and argatroban.
Special Requests: Block scheduling may be considered if requested, but is not guaranteed. RTO requests must go through the manager for approval.
Unit Details: MS1 General Medical-Surgical cares for oncology patients, including patients receiving chemotherapy; travelers will not have to administer chemotherapy. The floor includes some pediatric patients older than 1 year, but travelers will not take pediatric patients. Surgical cases include gallbladder procedures, appendectomies, colectomies, ostomies, and TURPs. General medical cases include cellulitis, GI bleeds, CHF, COPD, and outpatient antibiotic or fluid infusions. MS2 Ortho/Neuro includes observation for chest pain, dizziness, and syncope; orthopedic cases include total hips, total knees, and shoulders; neurological cases include spine surgeries, strokes, altered mental status, and TIA-versus-stroke observation. MS2 Cardiac includes post-procedure cath, TEE, and cardioversion cases, as well as heart failure, chest pain, and cardiac arrhythmias. Night-shift patient ratios are 1:6. Peripheral lab draws are provided by phlebotomy. Respiratory therapy is available 24/7. Hospitalist coverage is available 24/7 via secure chat. OT, PT, and ST are available on weekdays, with limited weekend hours. Remote telemetry is monitored by a tele tech; if tele tech coverage is short, nurses may be asked to monitor patients. Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing.
Shift & Scheduling: Weekend rotation is every weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Schedules are made 4-6 weeks at a time and provided 2 weeks in advance. No call. Could work 50% of the holidays in a contract.
Floating Requirements: Floating may include all inpatient units and Boarding; frequent floating to ER Holding/Boarding is likely.
14 days maximum time off
1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months
1 Manager reference required from within the last 12 months
Proof of identification required
Certifications:
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
Skills Checklist: Yes
References: Yes
License Type: registered
License State: WI
Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale
Job Details
Job Type: Travel
Nurse/Patient: 1/4-6
Shift Type: Day
Contract Date:
Expected Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Shift: 12
Shifts per Week: 3
Who can apply
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